The 2026 Asheville Film Festival
A multi-day film festival atmosphere with curated screenings, filmmaker spotlights, and crowd-ready premieres inside a historic temple setting. Expect indie cinema, shorts blocks, and community buzz around Asheville’s regional storytellers.
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Late-night awards gala celebrating standout films and filmmakers with a film-festival crowd in a historic hall. Expect speeches, photo-ready moments, and a dressed-up social vibe around the festival’s top honors.
Late-night awards gala celebrating standout films and filmmakers with a film-festival crowd in a historic hall. Expect speeches, photo-ready moments, and a dressed-up social vibe around the festival’s top honors.
Late-night awards gala celebrating standout films and filmmakers with a film-festival crowd in a historic hall. Expect speeches, photo-ready moments, and a dressed-up social vibe around the festival’s top honors.
Curated film-block screening with a mix of short-form cinema in a historic temple setting. Settle in for an indie-forward afternoon program designed for local film lovers and community conversation.
Curated film-block screening with a mix of short-form cinema in a historic temple setting. Settle in for an indie-forward afternoon program designed for local film lovers and community conversation.
Curated film-block screening with a mix of short-form cinema in a historic temple setting. Settle in for an indie-forward afternoon program designed for local film lovers and community conversation.
A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.
A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.
A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.
A late night opening screening block at the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, curated as a multi film program. Expect a communal theater vibe with consecutive short films and a festival style crowd energy.
A late night opening screening block at the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, curated as a multi film program. Expect a communal theater vibe with consecutive short films and a festival style crowd energy.
A late night opening screening block at the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, curated as a multi film program. Expect a communal theater vibe with consecutive short films and a festival style crowd energy.
Curated film block screening in a historic Masonic hall, built around themes of reinvention and fresh starts. Settle in for an afternoon of indie-style storytelling and community moviegoing in downtown Asheville.
Curated film block screening in a historic Masonic hall, built around themes of reinvention and fresh starts. Settle in for an afternoon of indie-style storytelling and community moviegoing in downtown Asheville.
Curated film block screening in a historic Masonic hall, built around themes of reinvention and fresh starts. Settle in for an afternoon of indie-style storytelling and community moviegoing in downtown Asheville.
A curated Sunday matinee film block inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, centered on communal viewing and post-screening conversation. Expect an intimate auditorium vibe with a program-style run of short films.
A curated Sunday matinee film block inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, centered on communal viewing and post-screening conversation. Expect an intimate auditorium vibe with a program-style run of short films.
A curated Sunday matinee film block inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, centered on communal viewing and post-screening conversation. Expect an intimate auditorium vibe with a program-style run of short films.
Festival-style film screenings highlighting Jewish cinema, story-driven features, and cultural perspectives. Gather on a UNCA campus venue for community conversation and shared viewing in an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere.
Festival-style film screenings highlighting Jewish cinema, story-driven features, and cultural perspectives. Gather on a UNCA campus venue for community conversation and shared viewing in an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere.
Festival-style film screenings highlighting Jewish cinema, story-driven features, and cultural perspectives. Gather on a UNCA campus venue for community conversation and shared viewing in an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere.
A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.
A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.
A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.
An Appalachia-focused film block brings regional cinema and place-based storytelling to the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Expect a curated screening experience centered on mountain culture, local voices, and community conversation.
An Appalachia-focused film block brings regional cinema and place-based storytelling to the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Expect a curated screening experience centered on mountain culture, local voices, and community conversation.
An Appalachia-focused film block brings regional cinema and place-based storytelling to the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Expect a curated screening experience centered on mountain culture, local voices, and community conversation.
An afternoon matinee film block in a historic downtown hall, built for an easy daytime hangout with a curated run of short-to-feature selections. Expect a relaxed community screening vibe with big-screen sound and shared cinema energy.
An afternoon matinee film block in a historic downtown hall, built for an easy daytime hangout with a curated run of short-to-feature selections. Expect a relaxed community screening vibe with big-screen sound and shared cinema energy.
An afternoon matinee film block in a historic downtown hall, built for an easy daytime hangout with a curated run of short-to-feature selections. Expect a relaxed community screening vibe with big-screen sound and shared cinema energy.
A curated film block night centered on bold, mood-shifting short films and shared audience reactions. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an early-evening screening with a communal, festival-style vibe.
A curated film block night centered on bold, mood-shifting short films and shared audience reactions. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an early-evening screening with a communal, festival-style vibe.
A curated film block night centered on bold, mood-shifting short films and shared audience reactions. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an early-evening screening with a communal, festival-style vibe.
A late-night film block that leans into psychological, in-your-head storytelling and immersive big-screen atmosphere. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an adult night-out vibe and post-screening conversation energy.
A late-night film block that leans into psychological, in-your-head storytelling and immersive big-screen atmosphere. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an adult night-out vibe and post-screening conversation energy.
A late-night film block that leans into psychological, in-your-head storytelling and immersive big-screen atmosphere. Set inside the Asheville Masonic Temple for an adult night-out vibe and post-screening conversation energy.
Late-night double feature screening in a historic temple setting, geared toward film fans who want a darker, cult-leaning vibe. Expect back-to-back movies and a social, after-hours crowd atmosphere.
Late-night double feature screening in a historic temple setting, geared toward film fans who want a darker, cult-leaning vibe. Expect back-to-back movies and a social, after-hours crowd atmosphere.
Late-night double feature screening in a historic temple setting, geared toward film fans who want a darker, cult-leaning vibe. Expect back-to-back movies and a social, after-hours crowd atmosphere.
Curated film block night centered on the theme "Notes & Numbers" inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Expect a seated screening experience with a focused, festival style lineup and a late evening start.
Curated film block night centered on the theme "Notes & Numbers" inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Expect a seated screening experience with a focused, festival style lineup and a late evening start.
Curated film block night centered on the theme "Notes & Numbers" inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Expect a seated screening experience with a focused, festival style lineup and a late evening start.
Back to back screenings of the top short films from Asheville’s 48 Hour Film Project, packed with quick, punchy storytelling and crowd energy. The full day pass includes the awards ceremony celebrating standout local filmmaking.
Back to back screenings of the top short films from Asheville’s 48 Hour Film Project, packed with quick, punchy storytelling and crowd energy. The full day pass includes the awards ceremony celebrating standout local filmmaking.
Back to back screenings of the top short films from Asheville’s 48 Hour Film Project, packed with quick, punchy storytelling and crowd energy. The full day pass includes the awards ceremony celebrating standout local filmmaking.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
A hands-on film directing workshop focused on pre production planning, sharpening creative intent, and translating ideas into clear shot lists, mood boards, and team communication. Practical guidance for indie creators and collaborators looking to align a crew around a cohesive vision.
A hands-on film directing workshop focused on pre production planning, sharpening creative intent, and translating ideas into clear shot lists, mood boards, and team communication. Practical guidance for indie creators and collaborators looking to align a crew around a cohesive vision.
A hands-on film directing workshop focused on pre production planning, sharpening creative intent, and translating ideas into clear shot lists, mood boards, and team communication. Practical guidance for indie creators and collaborators looking to align a crew around a cohesive vision.
A late-night movie premiere paired with an in-person Skweezy Jibbs appearance and live set. Expect a high-energy, comedy-leaning screening experience with a built-in concert-style moment at the AMC theater.
A late-night movie premiere paired with an in-person Skweezy Jibbs appearance and live set. Expect a high-energy, comedy-leaning screening experience with a built-in concert-style moment at the AMC theater.
A late-night movie premiere paired with an in-person Skweezy Jibbs appearance and live set. Expect a high-energy, comedy-leaning screening experience with a built-in concert-style moment at the AMC theater.
Citywide comedy festival energy with rotating stand-up showcases and late-night sets across Asheville. Expect a packed crowd, fast-paced lineups, and a mix of emerging and established comics.
Citywide comedy festival energy with rotating stand-up showcases and late-night sets across Asheville. Expect a packed crowd, fast-paced lineups, and a mix of emerging and established comics.
Citywide comedy festival energy with rotating stand-up showcases and late-night sets across Asheville. Expect a packed crowd, fast-paced lineups, and a mix of emerging and established comics.
A citywide music festival vibe with multiple venues pulsing after dark across downtown Asheville. Expect rotating sets from local and touring acts, crowd energy, and late-night hangouts for fans exploring new sounds.
A citywide music festival vibe with multiple venues pulsing after dark across downtown Asheville. Expect rotating sets from local and touring acts, crowd energy, and late-night hangouts for fans exploring new sounds.
A citywide music festival vibe with multiple venues pulsing after dark across downtown Asheville. Expect rotating sets from local and touring acts, crowd energy, and late-night hangouts for fans exploring new sounds.